Not Yo Mama's Comedy Show

One of the hottest most energetic comedians coming out of Southern California on the Eastside of Compton, Roy 'Screw' Rice is known for StaannDUP! (2013), Screw the Rules: Somebody Call the Cops (2020) and Pull 'Em Up Project (2012)

Melanie Comarcho, Actress: First Sunday. Melanie Comarcho is an actress and writer, known for First Sunday (2008), Hair Show (2004) and Boosters (2012).

Vanessa Graddick was born in St. Paul, MN, where she grew up an athlete and performer and was involved in several social clubs. Before her career as a comedian, she was a Children’s Social Worker in both Minnesota and California. In January 2006, Vanessa moved to the City of Angels to see what else the world had in store. However, it was much more than expected. On November 1, 2006, her mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Needing an instant distraction from real life, that very night, Graddick took to the stage, and the people laughed. Since then, this talented, driven, and most importantly, funny Stand Up Comedian has been taking comedy by storm. Though based in LA, Vanessa has performed all over the United States, including major Comedy Clubs in California, New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Florida, and more. Additionally, she has entertained American troops in Kuwait, Iraq, Korea, Japan, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Vanessa has participated in several comedy competitions, including the New York Underground and Boston Comedy Festivals. In addition, she was the winner of Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition in Los Angeles and a semi-finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. To round off her comedic competition experience, Vanessa was a Top 10 Finalist in the NBC Stand Up For Diversity National Search.

Since then, Vanessa has been on Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed, The Gossip Queens, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Showtime Network’s Lip Service, and NuvoTv’s Stand Up and Deliver, and BET’s Comic View. She has also appeared on The Real Husbands of Hollywood and Black Jesus. Not only has she made her presence felt on camera, but Vanessa also moved behind the camera as a Segment Producer on a celebrity news show, The Gossip Queens, and a producer on the hilarious game show Funny You Should Ask.

Vanessa's comedy is direct, fast-paced, and intelligent, with attitude and no regrets. Real life, real talk, and real funny!

With her introspective and thought-provoking comedy, Vanessa Graddick is proving quickly to be a name to watch out for.

Making people smile and laugh is something Kevin Tate is no stranger to. With more than 11 years of comedy experience, he’s spent the past decade growing his art and passion. As a member of the SAG-AFTRA® union, he’s a true professional with industry knowledge and diverse comedic abilities. He’s been seen on HBO®’s All Def Comedy, GrowHouse the movie, Rel on Fox, and various other television appearances as both a comedian and an actor.

It's hard to keep a straight face when talking to Chris Spencer. Extremely talented and hilarious, this quick-witted funnyman began his stint in the entertainment industry at the age of six, as a star in a national television commercial for Mattel's Tuff Stuff Toys. Today, his resume ranges across several sectors of the industry, with more than 30 television commercials, nine feature films, several television show appearances, a published book, and numerous nationwide comedy tours.

If Spencer looks familiar, it's probably because you may have seen his work. Television credits include America's Next Top Model, ER, Soul Food, and The Jamie Foxx Show. His film credits include Black Dynamite, Sin, The Sixth Man, and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Spencer has 18 years of experience as a stand-up comic. He has two comedy specials on Showtime. One, he executive produced and hosted entitled, Chris Spencer's Minority Report, and the other is his one-man show entitled, Chris Spencer...the Other Chris. He has also performed on Lopez Tonight, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Def Comedy Jam to name a few.

Additionally, Spencer is currently one of the hottest comedic writers and producers in Hollywood. VH1, Comedy Central, and HBO have all used his talents to springboard many of their latest projects. Comic talents such as Will Smith, P. Diddy, Damon Wayans, and Cedric the Entertainer all call on his comedic talents when it's time to rewrite their act, special, or television/film script. Spencer was also the head writer of MTV's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out and is currently one of the head writers on Jamie Foxx's new sketch comedy show on Fox, titled The Afterparty. He also published the best seller, 150 Ways to Tell If You're Ghetto. Notable writer/producer projects also include the ESPY Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Soul Train Awards, and all comedy specials for Jamie Foxx.

He also hosts the hottest night in comedy called Trippin' on Tuesdays at the Comedy Store. On any given night, expect to see Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, or Chris Tucker on this incredible stage. Hollywood's elite come here to not only look for new talent, but to enjoy a fun-filled night. Regulars include Spike Lee, Eddie Murphy, and Russell Simmons.